support to underprivileged students since its inception in 2002. By merging monetary scholarships with skill-building programs, the organization addresses both urgent financial barriers and sustained growth needs.
### Beginnings and Mission https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to address systemic scholastic imbalances in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s goal—to enable low-income students through access to learning—arises from understanding that economic hardship remains the primary barrier to scholastic adherence.
### Initiatives and Impact
1. University Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):
– Offers between $300 and $400 per year
– Awardees need to demonstrate academic excellence (base GPA of 3.0)
– Phased funding structure encourages scholastic adherence
2. Academic Development Program (Merit Program):
– Provides $150 per annum grants
– Contains vocational training and professional counseling
Results:
– Postsecondary graduation: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– STEM registration: 68% vs. 42% nationwide